YCR-009: Ghost Thrower/Foreign Tongues - split EP

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This split 7-inch featuring four brand new songs is the next chapter in the evolution of both of these bright, young bands from the Northeast. Ghost Thrower leave behind the angry punk of their previous EPs for a janglier style of indie rock both classic (the Smiths) and current (Tigers Jaw), whereas Foreign Tongues aren't afraid to use their distortion pedals for a '90s post-grunge explosion akin to Balance And Composure or Sainthood Reps.
PRESSING INFO
Coming soon...

TRACKLISTING
A1: Ghost Thrower - All Work
A2: Ghost Thrower - Nothing Is Wrong
B1: Foreign Tongues - Smother
B2: Foreign Tongues - New Drugs

This is YCR-009.

Test press contest!

The YCR office will be closed from 10/4-10/14 as I'll be getting married and taking the new Mrs. Youth Conspiracy on a well-deserved honeymoon to someplace a shitload warmer than Ohio. Any orders placed between 10/4 and 10/14 will ship the week of 10/15, assuming we don't get kidnapped by a Mexican drug cartel. (No promises.)

BUT! To make things fun, every order placed between right this very second and 10/14 will be entered to win a test pressing of ANY YCR release. Weatherbox, Sainthood Reps, Person L, The Forecast, Heks Orkest, the Felix Culpa—it's your choice! Every record you buy will get you an entry into the drawing (i.e. buy one record, get one entry; buy three records, get three entries; buy 100 records and I will kiss you on the lips). Winner will be drawn the week of 10/15 and will be emailed to ask what test press they want. Hop to it, everyone!

http://youthconspiracy.bigcartel.com 

Weatherbox "American Art" 2xLP pressing/pre-order info

It's been in the works for a long time, but it's finally ready—we are extremely thrilled to be bringing you American Art, the debut album from San Diego's Weatherbox, on vinyl for the first time ever. On August 28, we will release American Art on the way it was meant to be heard, as a double LP with a gatefold sleeve, brand new artwork and complete lyrics, as well as a digital download of an alternate mix of the album that has never been heard before. When I reviewed this album five years ago, I wrote that "it will change your life if you let it." This is something I still hold true—the lyrics on this album have affected me more than almost any other record I own, and the music is still a beautiful marriage of math-rock complexity and pop smarts. It is truly an honor to be a part of this.

PRESSING INFO
100 black (YCR webstore exclusive—limit one per customer)
300 tan
300 dark blue marble
300 white (Hot Topic exclusive)


PRE-ORDER INFO
Pre-orders for American Art will launch at noon EST on Monday, July 16 in the YCR webstore. Mark your calendar.

3rd annual YCR Independence Day sale—20% off EVERYTHING!

We're big fans of freedom over at Youth Conspiracy Records, and we think you should be, too. So what better way to celebrate our independence than knock back a few beers, grill up some delicious meat (or tofu, if you're weird) and spin some killer vinyl? That's why from now until midnight on July 5, we're offering 20% off EVERYTHING in the YCR store. All you have to do is enter the coupon code "STEVEWEISER" at the checkout to get your discount!


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Person L/Weatherbox split 7-inch re-press

Hi there.

You can now pre-order the second pressing of the Person L/Weatherbox split 7-inch. It's on green vinyl. It is limited to 150 copies. It will begin shipping this weekend.

Here's the link: http://youthconspiracy.bigcartel.com/product/person-l-weatherbox-split-ep

XOXOYCR

Sainthood Reps "Monoculture" LP pre-orders up

ORDER HERE: http://youthconspiracy.bigcartel.com/product/sainthood-reps-monoculture-lp

Formed in 2009, Sainthood Reps began as an instrumental post-rock act but quickly evolved into a different beast entirely—one that snarls, howls and kicks the shit out of your ears without remorse. Guitarist Derrick Sherman is a Long Island scene staple and is currently a touring member of enigmatic rock troupe Brand New, and if you're a fan of that band's darker, more aggressive output, you'll love Sainthood Reps.

The band's debut album, Monoculture, was released last fall via Tooth & Nail Records, and we are thrilled to be able to offer you the vinyl version for the first time ever. This will be a one-time only pressing of 500 copies; this title will never be re-pressed by Youth Conspiracy Records.

TRACKLISTING

1. Monoculture
2. DINGUS
3. Telemarketeer
4. Animal Glue
5. Hunter
6. No/Survival
7. Hotfoot
8. Holiday Makers
9. reactor, reactor, reactor, REACTOR!
10. Widow

PRESSING INFORMATION
Black /300
White /100
Pink /100 (Hot Topic exclusive, available on hottopic.com in mid-March)

This is YCR-006.

Person L/Weatherbox split EP available today!

The 7-inch itself sold out in the pre-orders, but if you missed the boat, you can still get the Person L/Weatherbox split digitally—it's on iTunes and Amazon MP3 right now.

Person L/Weatherbox split 7-inch pre-orders launched

HEAR A NEW PERSON L SONG HERE: http://www.facebook.com/youthconspiracyrecords

ORDER HERE: http://youthconspiracy.bigcartel.com/product/person-l-weatherbox-split-ep

It's been rumored since 2008, and now, it finally exists: Philadelphia's Person L and San Diego's Weatherbox each contribute two brand new tracks to this split EP. This release showcases Kenneth Vasoli and Brian Warren as true masters of their craft, in a constant game of post-punk one-upmanship. Essential listening that is worth the wait.

TRACKLISTING
A1: Person L - OK
A2: Person L - Winter Clothes
B1: Weatherbox - Kickflips For Weeks
B2: Weatherbox - Two Seductresses

PRESSING INFORMATION
Blue /200
Orange /200
Black /100

This is YCR-005.

The Dangerous Summer/Weatherbox tour dates

Weatherbox have announced their first tour of 2012, and it's a doozy—they're headed out for the month of February as main support to the Dangerous Summer! Also on the tour are Divided By Friday and Ten Second Epic. Dates:

Feb 01 The Barbary Philadelphia, PA
Feb 02 Webster Hall New York, NY
Feb 03 Firehouse 13 Providence, RI
Feb 04 Tammany Hall Worcester, MA
Feb 05 The Space Hamden, CT
Feb 07 Planet Trog Whitehall, PA
Feb 09 Mojoes Joliet, IL
Feb 10 The Loft Madison, WI
Feb 11 Station 4 St Paul, MN
Feb 12 Vaudeville Mews Des Moines, IA
Feb 15 The Marquis Theater Denver, CO
Feb 16 Kilby Court Salt Lake City, UT
Feb 17 The Venue Boise, ID
Feb 18 El Corazon Seattle, WA
Feb 19 Branx Portland, OR
Feb 23 Jerrys Pizza Bakersfield, CA

And in super-exciting news, we're hoping to have the brand new Person L/Weatherbox split 7-inch out in time for this tour! The art has been approved; we're just waiting on the test presses from the plant. It's two brand new songs from each band, and they are seriously killer. More details coming soon!

Bookface, ahoy.

Are you on Facebook? Of course you are. And so are we! We'd love it if you found it inside yourself to "like" good ol' Youth Conspiracy Records by clicking here. We promise we'll repay you with delicious vinyl for years to come.

Speaking of which: YCR-005, YCR-006 and YCR-007 are all in the works. One is a classic album by a current Youth Conspiracy artist finally brought to life on vinyl; one is a 7-inch from a member of a Youth Conspiracy band's new project; and one is by a band new to the YCR family (but one who have hit the road with more than one of our bands in the past). Interest piqued yet? Details coming soon...